Process Engineering & Design Leader

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Leads development and execution of process engineering project portfolio to maximize business benefit. Develops and communicates clear deliverables and action plans for the portfolio.
• Leading high quality chemical process improvement initiatives and creation of detailed process designs.
• Collaborates with R&D on new product roll-out and with global operations to drive new manufacturing improvements and opportunities.
• Manages the global Aspen license and provides a culture of learning to progress user training across the organization.
• Management of direct functional reports and seeks opportunities to develop the engineers to have blended development, design, and project management skillsets supporting the capability to evaluate, define, design, and execute innovation and improvement projects. Develops a dynamic team culture ready to support changing business and operational priorities.
• Review and approve quality of work, efficiency, and effectiveness of process engineering team's performance, ensuring designs follow industry best practices and process safety standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication, organization, prioritization, as well as routine status updates for the department.
• Encourages decision making within department through guidance of each engineer in creative and innovative problem solving.
• Assesses regulatory and compliance requirements and engages appropriate internal and external subject matter experts to assure project implementation is delivered in accordance with all applicable codes.
• Reports into the Corporate Engineering Director and carries the primary responsibility of managing a team of chemical process engineers that will deliver manufacturing process improvements and detailed chemical process designs for new or expanded manufacturing production processes.

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required, advanced degree helpful.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in chemical process development and design.
• Demonstrated experience with implementation of new process technology.
• Demonstrated skills in managing engineering and technical professionals.
• Experience and demonstrated know-how of chemical process modelling & scale-up.
• Aspen+ Process Simulation and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge in diverse chemical manufacturing industry,
• Exhibits a passion for continuous improvement, problem solving, and taking initiative.
• Demonstrated experience planning and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills that reinforce ability to identify opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
• credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-DNI